hopebegins Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hello Everyone, I have just joined your forum and wanted to introduce myself and say hello. My name is Dalaina and I live in East Texas. I have just made the decision to get banded and I am THRILLED! I already feel like I have a new chance at life. I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr. Wilkenfeld in Houston, Texas for March 31st. I am 40 years old and weigh 254 with a BMI of 48. I have had two babies in the past two years after thinking that I was unable to get pregnant and never going to be a mommy. I am thrilled to have my two baby girls ( Abigail 15 1/2 months & Emma 2 months) but I fear their future if I don't end this love affair that I've had with food my entire life. Not only have I been overweight since about 5 years old, but I watched my Mom stay around 300 lbs most of my life as well. She would do one diet and then another - lose 70 lbs and gain back 90. She is still morbidly obese and has all the health problems to go with it: high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, arthritis, lupus, both knees replaced and still in a wheel chair, etc. Although, at 40 I'm still relatively healthy, I know that this same road is what I have to look forward too if I don't make a drastic change. I long for my little girls to grow up using food as a fuel source and not a best friend - learning to make good food choices and live a healthy life. With the band, I believe I can once and for all make this change in my life. Thanks to everyone for your many blogs and posts. The before and after photos are also VERY encouraging. I need your testimonies and wisdom to make this journey. If anyone has used Dr. Wilkenfeld - I would love to hear from you and your experience. Looking forward to making this journey with you, Dalaina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Most people here were banded in Mexico by Dr. Ortiz, but you are welcome here anyway. Good luck and congratulations on your decision!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Hi Dalaina, you will love this forum. There are some WONDERFUL people here that can give you really good suggestions and advice. I too am from East Texas! Good Luck and Hello to you as well! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsParris Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Good luck! With your attitude and commitment you can do it. I lost 107 lbs. 10 yrs. ago only to gain it all back, down to the last pound. I felt like the band was my last chance and I am determined to make it work for me. You will be successful too! Kimberly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (((((((((((((Dalaina)))))))))))))))) Welcome! I have not been banded "yet" either. I'm waiting for my surgery date. I started the pre op diet 2/13/09 (which was early but my doctor gave me the okay). I can't wait to hear more about your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopebegins Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi Dalaina, you will love this forum. There are some WONDERFUL people here that can give you really good suggestions and advice. I too am from East Texas!Good Luck and Hello to you as well! Carrie Hi Carrie, Thanks for the encouragement! You haven't had the band very long -but you seem to be doing great! What an inspiration to us pre-banders! Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopebegins Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (((((((((((((Dalaina))))))))))))))))Welcome! I have not been banded "yet" either. I'm waiting for my surgery date. I started the pre op diet 2/13/09 (which was early but my doctor gave me the okay). I can't wait to hear more about your progress. Hi Robbyn, Boy, your weight loss is already great - even before you've gotten the band! I hope you get to set your date for surgery soon. Keep us posted on your progress. Dalaina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Welcome to the group - we are excited to have you here! I encourage you to read back many months in posts and you will find so much valuable information here. This is a great resource and will make you feel very comfortable about your decision. Congrats and I can't wait to hear about all your success! You will be a vet before you know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewLife Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Welcome to the group - we are excited to have you here! I encourage you to read back many months in posts and you will find so much valuable information here. This is a great resource and will make you feel very comfortable about your decision. Congrats and I can't wait to hear about all your success! You will be a vet before you know it! Thank you and Shelby gave you a really good idea. That would help you alot. There are great posts on this board and anytime you have a question, really dont matter how small you think it is, post it, I promise you will get it answered! Good luck to you! Carrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlag Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Congratulations on your decision to get the band. It is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I love it, have had a few problems but is soooo worth it. I wish you the best of luck with your new band life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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